It turned out he had misunderstood him.
How could he think of Tang as a bad guy?
Xiao Gen blamed herself again.
Right, wasn't he going to film a New Year's greeting video?
Even though she was a reporter, she was very familiar with such equipment.
Thinking of this, Xiao Gen volunteered, "Tang, didn't you say you were going to shoot a short blessing video? I can help you."
"No need." Tang Long directly refused.
"Why?" Xiao Gen looked at Tang Long suspiciously.
"I don't want you to think we're trading. I invited you here today simply to introduce more people to you."
"I know, but aren't we friends? How can helping a friend be considered a trade?" Xiao Gen blinked her eyes, "Unless you don't consider me a friend."
"Good heavens, when did you become so eloquent?"
"I'm a reporter, okay?" Xiao Gen said defensively, wanting to prove herself, "I'm just a little timid."
"A little?"
"Hmph, if you keep talking like that, I won't help you anymore."
Of course, Xiao Gen said this, but her actions were not at all hesitant.
Moreover, she was a sports reporter and had interviewed many star players. Naturally, she knew what the audience liked and from what angle it would be more suitable for news dissemination.
Even though she usually blushed in front of Tang Long, when it came to work, Xiao Gen was decisive and professional, which amazed Tang Long.
Soon, the blessing video was filmed.
Xiao Gen even suggested to Tang Long that Dragon Country fans loved him very much. Dragon Country people were a race full of national pride, and since most fans were men, it would be very effective to play the recorded video on New Year's Day when playing a game.
Tang Long felt that this meal was not in vain.
He had indeed not thought of this professional perspective and publicity method before.
With Xiao Gen's reminder, Tang Long specifically went to Stern's office and asked Stern to help him deal with the team owner to arrange the Cavaliers' performance on New Year's Day.
Changing the schedule was a big deal.
Stern did not directly agree to Tang Long, only saying that he would consider it.
This was not just about moving one game of the Cavaliers; moving the Cavaliers' schedule meant moving the schedules of other teams. Although Stern was the league president, the league was composed of team owners. These matters also required the consent of the team owners.
A scene that made Stern change his mind appeared.
Tang Long went viral again, and this time it wasn't just in the sports world.
As soon as the underwear advertisement was broadcast, it didn't cause much of a stir among men, but it exploded among the women in Flower Flag Country.
His physique was too perfect!
His well-proportioned lines, full muscles, combined with the appropriate content from the advertisement director, made Tang Long an idol for countless women in Flower Flag Country, his popularity rivaling that of Beckham in his prime.
For a time, men in Flower Flag Country felt that their wives seemed to start paying attention to them.
They were just very confused, why were they only buying underwear?
They couldn't go out wearing just underwear, could they?
Besides, buying so much underwear, when would they ever wear it all?
Ck's underwear sold out.
Many customers asked if Tang Long had endorsed any other products, which made Ck's business manager keenly aware that he had struck gold.
Ck was a century-old brand, offering not only underwear but also clothing, socks, belts, and watches. Ck had it all.
No, he had to get Tang to endorse other products as well.
The business manager anxiously called Bill Duffy, only to find the phone busy.
It wasn't turned off, just constantly on call.
Clearly, after Tang Long became popular among women in Flower Flag Country, many brands had discovered this business opportunity and were calling Bill Duffy one after another, asking Tang Long to endorse their products.
In addition to the countless brands that were eager to invest, Stern was also moved.
For so many years, no one in the sports event sector had been able to create such a huge wave as Tang Long.
Even the Super Bowl couldn't attract as much attention from women as Tang Long.
Soon, Stern convened the executive manager and began to discuss the matter of adjusting the schedule.
If the basketball arena could attract even ten percent more female fans, the value of each team, in terms of attendance and merchandise sales, would see a qualitative leap.
Stern could even foresee the NBA Finals surpassing the Super Bowl in viewership. How could he not be tempted?
...
"Scarlett, did you see Tang Long's advertisement?"
"Of course I saw it. I even want to... no, if I weren't filming, I'd definitely have to ask this guy to treat us to a meal."
Scarlett quickly changed the subject, almost revealing her true feelings to Taylor in her excitement.
If she hadn't been busy filming these past few days, she would have already rushed to Tang Long's place.
She felt his physique was like a piece of fine jade, and she really wanted to touch it.
"Scarlett, what are you thinking about?"
Taylor frowned, feeling that Scarlett's expression was somewhat enchantingly seductive, like a tigress about to devour someone.
"Ah, I was thinking about what Tang should treat us to."
"Really?"
"Of course it's true."
Taylor glared at her unhappily, "What are you thinking about? You're very popular right now, so don't let love affect your career, or you'll regret it."
Scarlett frowned as she looked at Taylor.
The words were well-intentioned.
But coming from Taylor's mouth at this moment, Scarlett felt a sense of hypocrisy, as if only officials were allowed to set fires while commoners were forbidden to light them.
"Don't just stand there. Tang is so popular now. If we hesitate any longer, he'll be treating that annoying Gal Gadot to a meal."
...
At this moment, Tang Long was unaware that he had successfully gone viral. He was still wholeheartedly studying the system store.
The winning streak during this period had caused his points to soar rapidly, and more items had been unlocked, but he hadn't had time to examine them.
Black Jade Water?
What on earth was this?
After browsing through the store, Tang Long saw a dark bottle with only three simple words on it.
Then came question marks.
Other items in the store had clear descriptions, but this Black Jade Water left people utterly confused.
Tang Long clicked on it, and a question mark popped up, followed by the required unlock points.
One thousand points?
Tang Long was stunned.
This wasn't even direct redemption; just to see the effect of this item required one thousand points. It was too outrageous.
But the more it was like this, the more his heart felt like a cat scratching.
He just wanted to know what kind of magical effect this bottle of Black Jade Water had.
In the subsequent matches, he had to rack up points, otherwise, if he couldn't even unlock a single item, wouldn't that be too boring?
...